Start here — become a paid caregiver for your family member or loved one in Michigan
Get Paid to Care for Your Family in Michigan Michigan Medicaid Home Help Program
Check Your Medicaid Eligibility — Free
You’re already doing this. Getting up early. Canceling plans. Driving to appointments. Helping with meals, medication, bathing — every single day. Michigan’s Home Help Program pays family members for exactly this kind of care. Most families who qualify never apply because they don’t know the program exists. Fill out the form. Find out in minutes if your family qualifies for monthly Medicaid caregiver pay.
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Michigan’s MDHHS-Approved Medicaid Home Care Agency
Thousands of Michigan families are already getting Medicaid compensation through the Home Help Program. Our team has been enrolling families since 1992 — we know how to get applications approved fast, and what mistakes cause delays.
Proven Michigan Care Experts
We’ve enrolled hundreds of Michigan families into the Medicaid Paid Caregiver Program. We handle the MDHHS paperwork, coordinate with the state, and walk you through every step — from first call to first paycheck.
Medicaid Qualification
If you’re 18 or older and helping a Michigan family member with daily activities, you likely qualify for the Michigan Medicaid caregiver program right now. Most families are approved within weeks.
Full Daily Care Coverage
Bathing, grooming, meal preparation, medication reminders, mobility support — all standard home help care services, all Medicaid-approved. No out-of-pocket cost to your family.
Care in Your Language
Michigan’s families come from everywhere. Our multilingual team matches your language, culture, and family values — because care works better when you don’t have to translate everything.
Ready to find out if you qualify? Submit your information and a Michigan Medicaid specialist will review your eligibility at no cost.
Contact UsMichigan Medicaid Paid Caregiver Program Eligibility Requirements
Review the criteria below. If you’re unsure whether you or your loved one qualifies, call us at (313) 762-4272 for a free eligibility check — no commitment required.
Who Qualifies as a Medicaid Patient in Michigan?
Currently enrolled in Michigan Medicaid
Michigan resident who needs help with daily living activities
Medically assessed as needing in-home personal care support
Medicare alone does not qualify — must have Medicaid
Who Qualifies as a Paid Family Caregiver in Michigan?
Must be 18 years of age or older
No felony convictions or substantiated history of patient neglect, abuse, or fraud under Medicare, Medicaid, or any state healthcare program
Physically and mentally capable of providing consistent, reliable daily care under Michigan Medicaid program guidelines
Legal spouse of the Medicaid recipient is not eligible
Parent or legal guardian of a Medicaid recipient under the age of 18 is not eligible
Not sure you qualify? We’ll review your eligibility at no cost. Submit the form above or call (313) 762-4272.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Michigan's Medicaid Home Help Program pays eligible family members to care for a loved one at home. You don't need a nursing degree or professional certification — just meet the state's eligibility criteria and work with a MDHHS-approved home care agency. We handle the enrollment, you focus on the care.
Fill out the form on this page or call us at (313) 762-4272. Our team will confirm your eligibility, complete the CHAMPS enrollment with you, and submit your application directly to MDHHS. Most families know where they stand within 24-48 hours of contacting us.
If you're 18 or older and providing daily care to a Medicaid-enrolled family member in Michigan, you likely qualify. Legal spouses and parents of minor recipients are excluded by program rules. See the full eligibility requirements above, or call us for a free check.
Yes — the State of Michigan Home Help Program lets adult children receive Medicaid compensation for caring for a parent at home. The MI Choice Waiver Program also covers care coordination and in-home services for qualified seniors. Both programs require Medicaid enrollment and MDHHS approval.
Yes. If your family member has a disability and is enrolled in Michigan Medicaid, you can apply to become their paid caregiver through the Home Help Program. We serve all 83 Michigan counties. Call (313) 762-4272 or submit the form above to get started.
Care for Your Loved One — And Get Paid.
Cottage Home Care MI is a Medicaid-certified, MDHHS-approved home care agency serving all 83 Michigan counties. We help families get into the Medicaid Home Help Program at no cost to you.
Medicaid-certified. CHAMPS-enrolled. Serving Michigan families since 1992.
